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WEST ISLIP STUDENTS PLACE IN PSEG CONTEST
Students from the West Islip Union Free School District recently participated in PSEG Long Island’s “I Am Em-Powered” contest. Out of 3,300 participants and 244 PSA submissions, four groups from West Islip advanced to the semifinals at Farmingdale State College. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Helping Hands In West Islip, Inc.
Helping Hands in West Islip, Inc. celebrated Flag Day, Father's Day, and Long Island's families by collecting and distributing homemade non-perishable kids' meals, summer toys, backpacks, school supplies, and lots of summertime treats. Jennifer and Robert Gallozzi kicked off this special week at Bayshore Head Start. They gifted the
graduating pre-preschoolers with brand-new backpacks and entertained 70 children from five classes of Early Head Start and Pre-K with dance, song, games, takehome lunches, and assorted gifts. They shared meals, school supplies, and gifts with Suffolk County's Youth Enrichment Services, Dropin Lounges, and children in various hospitality kitchens
that will get homemade meals throughout the summer. They are grateful for the community support. Please follow their program on Facebook and consider a gift on their FB link. https://www.facebook.com/ share/1GRG4CKGV8/ For more information, please contact Jennifer at jennifergallozzi@gmail.com
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JUNE HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY, JUNE 28th
8:00AM
LINDY CARES PRESENTS: THE TRUE COLORS RUN!
Join us at Fireman’s Park in Lindenhurst for a vibrant morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Whether you run, walk, or dance your way through the course, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Together, we made a difference by supporting youth programs, scholarships, and education initiatives in Lindenhurst. For more information and to register visit https:// runsignup.com/race/ny/lindenhurst/ lindycaresannualcolorsrun
9:00AM-3:00 PM HOARDERS FLEA MARKET
Long Island's new monthly outdoor flea market! Up to 100 Vendors, Food Trucks. Featuring a variety of sellers including antiques, collectibles, second-hand goods, services, clothing, jewelry, local artists and businesses! Interesting finds, food, and fun! For for information about up-coming events and vendor registration, please visit www. hoardersfleamarket.com
9:30AM-4:00PM
NASSAU REPTILE EXPO 2025
Nassau Reptile Expo 2025 at Cradle of Aviation Museum. Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Featuring over 175 tables of reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate breeders and supply vendors. For more information, please call : 516572-4111
HOLIDAYS
14th - FLAG DAY
15th - FATHER'S
19th - JUNETEENTH
20th - SUMMER BEGINS
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
3:00PM-10:00PM
SALUTE TO VETERANS
The Town of Hempstead proudly presents Salute to Veterans, a familyfriendly celebration honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Held at the scenic Town Park in Point Lookout, this free community event offers a full day of patriotic fun, entertainment, and heartfelt recognition. Town Park, Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout. Rain Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Admission: FREE for all. For more informtion, please call 516-931-2201
SATURDAY, JUNE 28th
SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
10:00AM-5:00PM
FARMINGDALE CRAFT & GIFT FAIR
Farmingdale Craft & Gift Fair On the Village Green. Free. 361 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Get ready for Fun - Summer 2025 ~ Back for Round3! The Farmingdale Kiwanis Fair comes to the Village Green with MANY VENDORS and Entertainment Acts on Saturday 6/28 and Sunday 6/29 - 10:00 - 5:00 Both Days! Sponsors Welcome! For more information visit nassaucountycraftshows.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 28th
SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
12:00AM-12:00AM 5th ANNUAL
LANTERN LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Enjoy live music and a fairy-tale atmosphere of string lights and candles as families personalize floating lanterns with heartfelt
messages to their loved ones. Families can hear their loved one’s name read aloud in a beautiful ceremony as they release their floating lantern within the Rose Garden Fountain. Seating and tables will be available and light desserts and refreshments will be provided courtesy of Pinelawn Memorial Park. For more information, please call Memorial Park and Arboretum 631- 249-6100
SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
9:30AM-5:00PM
LIGHT FROM DARKNESS
Call for Artists! Light From Darkness: a Members Exhibition, is a juried exhibit that will be held at the BAFFA Art Gallery in downtown Sayville, 47 Gillette Avenue, during the month of September. The Gallery is currently accepting paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, digital art, textiles, and more. The submission deadline is August 2, 2025. For complete details go to www.baffa.org and click on Gallery.
7:00PM-8:30PM
OYSTER BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oyster Bay Music Festival: Harmony in the Ballroom at Old Westbury Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury, NY 11568. Prepare to be astounded by this one-of-a-kind evening of music filled with virtuoso instrumentalists, chamber music masterpieces, and favorite vocal arias. For more information, please call Maritza Ramirez 516-333-0048
SUMMER STORIES • AGES 2-5
TUESDAYS, JULY 8, JULY 22, AND AUGUST 5 • 10:30AM
We’re bringing storytime to the beach!
Join Miss Carol and Miss Kerri for an energetic, laughter-filled time under the sun at West Islip Marina Park
Please bring chairs or a beach blanket to sit upon No registration required.
nnecting Our Community
PAJAMA STORYTIME • AGES 2-PREK
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 AND JULY 23 • 6:30PM
Wrap up your busy day with a very quiet , calm, sedate storytime. Well , maybe not with Miss Carol , but at least she will try to wear the kids out before bedtime! No registration required.
DROP-IN CRAFT: SWEET SUMMER DAYS
SATURDAY, JULY 12 • 11AM-1PM
BINGO WITH FRIENDS AT OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION • Gr. 4-6
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION: 111 BEACH DR., WEST ISLIP
Meet us at Our Lady of Consolation for a few fun games of Bingo with senior residents - sure to be a hit! Community service will be awarded
TWEENS YOGA • GR. 4-6
THURSDAY, JULY 24 • 5:15PM
Relax and unwind with Margot and friends while practicing yoga
LIBRARY PLAYDATE • AGES 18 MOS.-AGE 4
MONDAY, JULY 28 • 10:30AM
Stay for the duration or just stop by for this open-playtime in the Children’s Activity Room. No registration required.
PAWS OF WAR PRESENTATION
FRIDAY, JULY 11 • 4–5PM
Come learn about the amazing work that Paws of War does, bringing together veterans, first responders and rescued animals Community service opportunity for WI teen residents only. If you bring pet supplies to donate, you will receive an additional hour of community service
SILENT BOOK CLUB @ BABYLON BEAN
TUESDAY, JULY 15 • 5:30–7PM
BABYLON BEAN: 17 FIRE ISLAND AVE , BABYLON
Be a part of this “introvert ” book club and meet us at Bab Bean with your current read and some friends for pizza and an hour of silent reading Low pressure, high fun! WI teen residents only.
MAGIC 101
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 • 5:30–6:30PM
Learn beginner magic tricks to perform for your friends and family from professional magician Ari Bisk! WI teen residents only
OF CONSOLATION
THURSDAY, JULY 31 • 1:30–3:30PM
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION: 111 BEACH DR., WEST ISLIP
Have fun while helping Our Lady of Consolation with a balloon hockey tournament for their residents Community service opportunity for WI teen residents only.
THE CARRIAGE OF GOODS AT SEA
TUESDAY, JULY 8 • 7–8PM
Captain Harold “Harry ” Stumme is back to share his experiences at sea with us, drawing upon his 35-year career as a Merchant Marine and 111 transatlantic voyages. He’ll speak about what he carried at sea , from clothing to cars to even the food we eat
ELECTRIC CARS 101
THURSDAY, JULY 17 • 7–8PM
Thinking of buying or leasing an electric vehicle? Join Drive Electric LI to learn the basics about electric vehicles, with the opportunity to ask current EV owners why they chose to go electric and what it 's really like to drive an EV
CREATING A WINNING RESUME
SATURDAY, JULY 19 • 10AM–12PM
In this hands-on class, learn how to use MS Word to create, style and format a resume, as well as how to email and upload your powerful resume to employment websites
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR
TUESDAY, JULY 22 • 7–8PM
A representative from Emigrant Bank will present several grant opportunities available for First Time Homebuyers that assist with the down payment and/or closing costs of a property They will also discuss loan qualifications and the process of buying a home
ALL ABOUT AIRBNB
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 • 7–8PM
Join us for a discussion of how to use Airbnb, the popular vacation rental platform that allows you to book private residences all over the world!
ONGOING FOOD DRIVE
JULY 1–AUGUST 31
We’ve partnered with the Women of West Islip (WOWI)to help our local food pantries Donate nonperishable unexpired food items anytime during Library hours
RISEWELL COMMUNITY
SERVICES
THURSDAY, JULY 24 • 12–4PM
Focused on health and well-being, RiseWell offers a variety of services for individuals, families and communities. Examples include referrals, emergency crisis assistance, licensed clinicians, educational resources and overdose prevention training. Stop by to learn more. Free Narcan kits will also be available
BOOK DISCUSSION:
BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN BY JESSICA KNOLL
THURSDAY, JULY 31 • 7–8PM
When she learns about a deadly attack at a Florida State University sorority, Tina Cannon reaches out to the sorority president , sensing a connection between this event and the disappearance of her friend Ruth in Seattle. Psychological suspense and true crime come together in this serial killer thriller, which will surely lead to a gripping discussion. Copies available at the Circulation Desk
While you visit, be sure to find that library's Color Swatch and Stamp Station to receive a stamp in your booklet. At 5, 15, and 25 library visits you will be entered into fun raffles. At your 25th library, you will officially be a Summer Tour Library Artist and receive a special commemorative patch (while supplies last)!
at the Circulation, Children’s, and Adult Desks starting July 1.
Music Courses
Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects. A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music. The researchers behind
the study examined the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.
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Benefits To Cooking Your Own Meals
Aging men and women may be tempted to eschew home cooking entirely. After all, there are plenty of convenient frozen or take-out foods available that can be whipped up in a snap. However, there are certain benefits to cooking your own meals. John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist, says that cooking can be good for helping to stave off cognitive decline. Dr. Moore notes that, when cooking, the mind is put to use following a recipe and learning new skills and tasks. Furthermore, cooking for oneself can boost seniors’ selfconfidence, reassuring them that they can
handle an important daily task without having to rely on their family for meals. As long as it is deemed safe (i.e., no sign of cognitive decline or forgetfulness), seniors should be encouraged to continue cooking.
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